Hydrocortisone is a steroid medication that treats inflammation in the body. The drug comes in an oral form to take by mouth, and a topical form to apply to the skin.
Some kids ask to be left alone as early as 5 or 6; others enjoy having your company until they start approaching puberty, closer to 9 or 10. Bathing alone, however, can be risky because of drowning dangers, and it can take just a few seconds for even older kids to slip and drown in only a few inches of water.
Have fun teaching your child to swim. The process of teaching a child to swim usually starts with kicking their legs. Most children know how to do it or will do if they are shown and most find it fun trying to see how much of a splash they can make with their feet.